2019 Topps Chrome Joey Votto #161
Joey Votto · Topps · Base
Player
Joey Votto
Set
2019 Topps Chrome
Year
2019
Card #
#161
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) - Centering looks good (~60/40), corners appearing sharp, surface shows typical Chrome susceptibility to micro-scratches.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Stable demand for Reds collectors and Votto player-set builders as he nears Hall of Fame eligibility.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $18-25, PSA 10: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Raw copies consistently sell for $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. PSA 10 specimens have recently sold in the $40-$55 range depending on the auction timing.
Description
A clean 2019 Topps Chrome base card featuring Cincinnati Reds fan-favorite Joey Votto. The card features a high-gloss chrome finish with a sharp image of Votto kneeling in the dugout area. The design includes the classic 2019 Topps border style with the Reds team logo in the bottom right corner.
Key Features
Future Hall of Fame candidate; iconic 2019 Topps design; high-quality Topps Chrome stock; short-term 'retirement' era interest in Votto cards.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct Topps Chrome refractivity; standard 35pt card stock thickness; high-resolution printing on the 'REDS' logo; Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Minor surface dimples or micro-scratches common to Chrome stock; slight top-to-bottom centering bias; edges may show silvering under magnification.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a PWE/Standard Envelope listing), COMC for long-term storage, or trade bait at local card shows.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10, as the grading fee exceeds the value of a PSA 9. Use 'eBay Standard Envelope' for cheap shipping to maximize profit. List with 'Future HOF' in descriptors.